10 Simple Steps to Luxury Yacht Charter!

Chartering a luxury catamaran, motor or sailing yacht has never been so simple, thanks to our dedicated team of charter brokers who will help you plan the trip of a lifetime anywhere in the world. Here at Boatbookings, we pride ourselves on customer service and we will not stop until we find you the perfect yacht. There are 10 simple steps from turning a dream into a reality.

Step 1 – Most importantly, guests must decide where they would like to start their charter and what sort of yacht they would like. We offer charters from all around the world, including the United States, the Caribbean, French & Italian Riviera’s and the Far East. We have access to a vast amount of motorboats, sailboats and catamarans in each of these destinations.

The natural beauty of the BVI

Step 2 – Once you have decided where and how you want to travel, contact us. Please enquire via our website or send an email to [email protected]. Once we have received your enquiry, one of our brokers will assist you and start searching for suitable yachts.

Step 3 – We ask guests to provide the following information, so that we can gain a clearer idea of what you really want. Are you looking for a bareboat or a crewed charter? Are your dates flexible and how long would you like to charter for? Do you have a  particular budget in mind for your charter? If you are looking for a sailboat, please be aware that you must start on a Saturday for a weeks duration.

 

The stunning VanDutch 40, PURE DUTCH

Step 4 – Once we have received this information, our brokers will then start the search for possible yachts that meet your criteria. We will then find which yachts are available for your charter dates and propose at least three options which are suitable for you to review and compare.

Step 5 – Once you have reviewed and compared the yachts that you have been sent, our broker will then arrange the charter for you. For example, you have chosen to charter M/Y MOSKING, a stunning Mangusta 108 from Antibes, France for 4 days.

M/Y MOSKING, Mangusta 108 Luxury Motor Yacht

 

 

Step 6 – Our broker would then reserve this for you and start preparing the charter agreement and invoice. Once all the paperwork has been signed and the invoice has been paid by either bank transfer or credit card, we can start to make some final itinerary plans.

Step 7 – Our broker will arrange all the meeting details, can arrange restaurant reservations and help to organise an itinerary. For example, guests wills depart from Antibes and spend one day cruising slowly towards Monaco, enjoying a long lunch in St Jean Cap Ferrat. Then guests could head towards Portofino and along the Italian Riviera before heading back to Antibes.

The magnificent Italian Riviera town of Portofino

Step 8 – We will send a preference sheet to you to note down all the provisions you would like on the yacht. This can cover anything from champagne and wine, to food and flowers. All provisions will be bought before you step foot onboard and therefore ready for you to enjoy immediately.

Step 9 – The final meeting place and timings will be sent for your embarkation. You will be given the captains details for any last minute requests or discussions on itinerary.

The end to a perfect day onboard a Luxury Yacht

 

 

Step 10 – Guests will board and start their charter. The crew will do everything that they can to make sure that you have a successful charter. They will be able to arrange any emergency provisions and last minute restaurant reservations, leaving guests to relax fully and enjoy the natural beauty that is the French and Italian Riviera.

 

 

Yacht Charter Trends for 2012

Happy New Year to our Readers!

As a new year arrives, we’re often asked about what we see for the upcoming charter seasons. Having been at numerous shows (many of them chronicled here), seen hundreds of charter yachts, and spoken to Captains, Crew and Owners – here are some of the trends we see for 2012.

Wellness: Whereas once it was a novelty to have exercise equipment or a massage table on a yacht, we’re now seeing yachts that rival even the best land-based Spas. Wet and dry saunas, masseuses and wellness crew members, aroma therapy, manicures/pedicures and yoga classes are all common now on many of the top yachts.

We think this makes great sense, of course!  It’s hard to imagine a better environment to focus on wellness than the serene atmosphere of a yacht anchored in a quiet, beautiful, secluded bay.  Click here to see a selection of our yachts that emphasize Wellness Chartering.

Green Chartering: Environmental awareness has become a big issue in the charter business. Using Water Makers instead of bottled water, avoiding plastics wherever possible, sailing instead of motoring and buying carbon credits are all trends. CYBA, The Charter Yacht Brokers Association has denoted 2012 as the “Going Green to Save the Blue” year, with emphasis on reducing bottled water consumption on charters.  They’ve sponsored taste testings with desalinated water to show that its taste is virtually indistinguishable from regular water.  For further details, we’ve created a new page dedicated to Green Yacht Chartering.

Exotic Locations: More and more yachts are circling the world, and offering charters in locactions such as Vanuatu, Tahiti and SE Asia. This is often at the owner’s desire, but when the yachts are in the regions, they are normally available for charter as well. We’ve heard from several captains that Vanuatu offers the best diving and most amazing marine life anywhere!

Focus on Service: The customer is king in 2012 – yachts are doing whatever they can to make the charters a great experience. Extra attention is being paid to all parts of the charter experience, from cuisine to onboard amenities to water toys. You can expect service with a smile in 2012 on any crewed yacht charter you’re interested in!

Sailing Yacht ASIA: New Luxury Sailing Charter in the Andaman Sea

Sailing Yacht Asia - Andaman Sea Luxury Charter YachtSY ASIA is a magnificent new luxury sailing yacht, brand new in Phuket, Thailand for the 2009 charter season, that specializes in adventure holidays, sailing cruises to remote destinations, and expedition charters.

The sailing yacht charters around the Andaman Sea from November to April each year, then travels to East Indonesia to offer sailing cruises to Bali, Komodo and Raja Ampat.

ASIA is Luxury Sailing Yacht ASIAa high performance sailing yacht, with spacious interiors, accommodations for 10 guests in five ensuite staterooms and an extremely knowledgeable crew. In fact, the skipper and owner of this charter yacht literally writes the cruising guides for remote destinations such as the Mergui Archipelago of Myanmar and the Andaman Islands of India!!

Charter yacht equipment includes tender, kayaks, snorkeling, fishing and a dive compressor. Of course, all cabins on this luxury sailing yacht have ensuite facilities and LCD TV’s.

SY ASIA is an ideal charter yacht for a family sailing cruise, with optional configurations of two guest suites from king to twin beds. The voluminous shaded cockpit comfortably seats 10 guests around twin dining tables for outdoor dining and relaxation.

This winter, SY ASIA will be based in the Andaman Sea that laps the shores of Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia, and includes the cluster of 500 remote Andaman Islands known for superb snorkeling and diving. The gourmet cuisine onboard SY ASIA is based on fresh, locally available foods and relies on a variety of Thai, Indian and European recipes.

A luxury sailing yacht charter in the Andaman Sea has limitless possibilities for exploration above and below the waterline. There are hundreds of deserted islands, as well as exotic villages and coastal towns. There are lush jungles and pristine beaches, historic cultures and ancient tribes. A sailing cruise in these waters is truly the adventure of a lifetime.

Please view these links for more information: About Sailing Charter Yacht AsiaMergui Archipelago Yacht Charter Guide and Phuket Yacht Charter Guide on Boatbookings website for information on this region.

Christmas Specials Newsletter is Out!

We’ve just sent our Xmas and New Years Newsletter, with special offers in Thailand, the Bahamas, Caribbean, Mauritius and elsewhere. Still availability left if you want to go for it, or we also have suggestions for Yachts you can put under the tree as a present for next summer!

If you’ve signed up for the newsletter, you’ve already received it, otherwise, you can just click here for all the offers and details.  Or you can click her to see our Xmas Specials.

Thailand Charter Update – High Season availabilities, new yachts and luxury yachts in Thai waters this year

Our Southeast Asia office reports that the charter season in Thailand and Phuket is in full swing now that the rainy season is over.  Some of the big luxury sailing yachts that spend the summer months in Bali, Indonesia have made their way back up to Phuket and Langkawi in preparation for the high season  in the Andaman Sea. Here are four of our favourites:

ASIA – 5 Cabin 100 ft luxury sailing yacht
SILOLONA – 5 Cabin Phinisi Schooner
RAJA LAUT – 6 Cabin gaff rigged Schooner
QUEEN OF ANDAMAN – 4 Cabin luxury sailing yacht

High Season Availability

With respect to availability of our charter yachts in Phuket, availability starts to get tighter as Christmas approaches, especially on catamarans.  There are still some left however – you can see our selection of yachts on our Phuket Charter Yachts page.  Please contact Kevin in our SE Asia office for specific availability.

New Yachts

Kevin further reports that there are a few new yachts this season, including a Lipari 41 bareboat  catamaran and two new bareboat power catamarans:

Leopard 37 Power Catamaran
Leopard 47 Power Catamaran

Super Yachts

And finally, some of the world’s most gorgeous Super Yachts are making it to the Andaman Sea this year!

AXIOMA –  47 Meter ISA luxury motor yacht
MY SPACE – MY SPACE 34 Meter Baglietto

Click here to see our full range of SE Asia Luxury Yachts and if you need further information on any Thailand Yacht Charters, see our Thailand Yacht Charter Guide.